Description
Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers are the perfect festive dish for your autumn gatherings. These fun and colorful peppers are not only visually appealing but also packed with savory flavors that will delight your guests. Easy to prepare and customizable for various dietary preferences, they make a great centerpiece for Halloween parties or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (orange or yellow)
- 1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds, shaping them like jack-o'-lanterns.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for another 5 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the filling mixture, packing it tightly.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, cover loosely with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg